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The Journal of Society and Media
ISSN : 27210383     EISSN : 25801341     DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.26740/jsm.v3n1
This journal, published twice a year, in April and October, covers broad topics contains scientific papers on the Science of Sociology, Communication Studies, and other Social Sciences, written in Indonesian and English.
Articles 311 Documents
The Dynamics of Policy Communication and Electability: A Case Study of M. Syukur in the 2024 Merangin Regional Elections HM, Pahrudin; Elviria, Samia; Supriyanto, Supriyanto; Linayati Lestari; Sutri Destemi Elsi; Muhammad Ahalla Tsauro
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p202-223

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This study examines M. Syukur’s political communication strategies and their impact on his electability in the 2024 Merangin Regional Election. In an era of increasing demands for transparency, local issue responsiveness, and digital engagement, effective communication plays a key role in electoral success. Using a qualitative case study approach, this research draws on field observations, in-depth interviews, and content analysis of campaign materials, media coverage, and social media activity. The analysis is guided by political communication theory, agenda-setting, and electability models. The findings reveal that M. Syukur applied a hybrid communication strategy combining a strong digital presence—particularly on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok—with populist local narratives. His messaging emphasized accessibility, religious-cultural values, and economic empowerment, appealing to rural communities and young voters. Emotional and visual framing helped construct his image as a “candidate of the people,” while grassroots engagement strengthened voter trust.These strategies significantly influenced public perception and voter support across diverse demographics. The study highlights that multi-channel, culturally sensitive communication can enhance candidate visibility, credibility, and electability in local democratic contexts
Analisis Jaringan Sosial Komentar Youtube Cuplikan “Louis Theroux: The Settler” Maharani, Diva Nauli; Syahputra, A'riq Fatah; Khairunnisa, Risna; Bakry, Gema Nusantara
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p243-265

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The documentary Louis Theroux: The Settlers (2025) generated significant public discourse following its release, particularly through a viral YouTube clip that gained over 800,000 views and 7,000 comments. This study examines the structure and dynamics of the comment section using Social Network Analysis (SNA) with a descriptive quantitative approach. The dataset consists of 7,448 comments from 5,402 users, forming 3,628 interaction networks. Data were collected via the YouTube API and analyzed using Gephi. Network-level findings show a diameter of 3, indicating efficient interaction paths, but a density of 0.0000, suggesting minimal interconnectedness. A high modularity score (0.814) reveals fragmented discussion clusters. At the actor level, @jessehash1583 was the most active commenter, while @edwardhomson6005 emerged as the most influential based on engagement metrics. Meanwhile, @Oml708t had the highest betweenness centrality, acting as a bridge between users. Overall, user participation was largely expressive and fragmented, with limited sustained dialogue. This study highlights patterns of digital communication and the role of key actors in shaping discourse on controversial socio-political issues
Hubungan Interaksi Teman Sebaya dan Akses Media Sosial dengan Tingkat FoMO pada Remaja Viona, Riyani lintang; Martono, Nanang; Nur Ramadhani, Amalia
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p78-97

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Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) has emerged as a growing phenomenon that influences adolescents’ psychological well-being and social behavior. FoMO reflects a perceived gap between direct social interactions with peers and indirect engagement through social media, often leading to anxiety and dissatisfaction with one’s life. This study aims to examine the relationship between peer interaction, social media access, and FoMO levels among adolescents. A survey method was employed, and the research was conducted at a senior high school in Purwokerto involving 210 students. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. The findings indicate a positive relationship between peer interaction and FoMO, with a significance value of 0.000 (p < 0.05) and a product-moment correlation coefficient of 0.41, suggesting a low association. Social media access also shows a positive relationship with FoMO (p = 0.003 < 0.05), with a correlation coefficient of 0.28, indicating a weak relationship. Regression analysis reveals a constant of 1.479, with regression coefficients of 0.41 for peer interaction and 0.31 for social media access, demonstrating that peer interaction has the more dominant influence. Overall, peer interaction and social media access are weakly associated with FoMO levels, indicating that adolescents’ engagement with peers and social media does not necessarily increase anxiety
Koalisi Dominan dan Kemunduran Demokrasi: Peran Oposisi dalam Sistem Multipartai Indonesia dianfitrisabrina; Brett Inder; Muhammad Irsyadi Ramadhany; Sukardi Sukardi
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p157-179

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Digital media in Indonesia play a dual role in post-Reformasi democracy: facilitating political participation while simultaneously reinforcing the dominance of ruling coalitions. Concentrated media ownership among political and business elites aligned with government actors produces systematic reporting biases, favoring government narratives and marginalizing opposition voices. Social media dynamics further amplify information polarization through algorithm-driven echo chambers and the dissemination of manipulative content. This study examines how digital media contributed to coalition dominance, weakened opposition, and accelerated democratic backsliding during Indonesia’s 2024 electoral cycle. Using a mixed-methods approach, quantitative analyses measure coalition dominance and opposition fragmentation alongside media bias, disinformation, and polarization, while qualitative analyses explore narratives, strategies, and discourse that normalize transactional politics. Findings indicate that media-driven narrative control consolidates ruling coalitions, limits pluralistic public discourse, and intensifies polarization. The study highlights the duality of digital media as both a tool for political engagement and a mechanism that can undermine substantive democratic quality
Visual Media Practices Reshape Diagnostic Observation and Patient Care in Medical Training Contexts Adjeketa, Blessing; Adjeketa, Theophilus; Adjeketa, Hezekiah
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p296-314

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In the 21st century, diagnostic care is often associated with biotechnological advancement, overlooking the importance of clinicians’ observational skills. Visual literacy—the ability to interpret and create meaning from images—is therefore a core clinical competence. Between November 2025 and January 2026, this study engaged 35 caregiving students from five private hospitals in Sapele, Delta State, focusing on the visual identification of jaundice. Using a conceptual literature review, the study integrates visual pedagogical frameworks, such as visual thinking strategies, with medical humanities curricula. It examines how visual narratives and films contribute to improved diagnostic accuracy and compassionate care. Findings suggest that structured exposure to visual arts enhances critical observation and reduces cognitive bias, while film-based learning helps clinicians recognize non-verbal cues, environmental context, and unspoken symptoms. Incorporating visual literacy into medical training improves the interpretation of patient data and supports a more humanistic approach to care. The study concludes that visual literacy should be formalized as a clinical skill, and recommends integrating film-based modules into medical curricula to bridge the gap between technical expertise and observational competence for better diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes
Veblenian Consumption in the Digital Age: Self-Image, Social Status, and the Performance of Distinction Anita Kristina; Auliyah Elsa Tsaniyah; Kamsin, Khairunisah
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p58-77

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This study examines the contemporary manifestation of Veblenian conspicuous consumption within the digital sphere, addressing its urgency in understanding evolving social dynamics and self-presentation in the internet age. The central problem investigated is how individuals utilize digital platforms, specifically Instagram, to perform distinction and enhance self-image and social status through consumption. Employing a netnographic methodology, data was primarily collected through scrolling observation of user profiles and in-depth interviews conducted via Direct Message (DM) on Instagram. Findings reveal that digital conspicuous consumption, characterized by the curated display of goods and experiences, significantly contributes to individuals' self-perception and their perceived position within social hierarchies. This phenomenon is analyzed through the lens of Veblen's theory, highlighting how digital spaces amplify the performative aspects of consumption. The research contributes to the fields of consumer behavior and economic psychology by providing a nuanced understanding of how traditional theories of consumption adapt and manifest in the digitally mediated environment
Indonesia-Malaysian Border Issues: National Online Media Coverage in Malaysia and Indonesia During 2010-2022 Nur Rochimah, Tri Hastuti; Mohd Sofian, Muhammad Raqib; Rasyid, Erwin
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p266-295

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This study analyzes how online media in Malaysia and Indonesia cover long-standing border issues that have shaped diplomatic tensions since 1957. While prior research has examined historical and political dimensions, limited attention has been given to how the media frames these issues across agenda-setting levels over time. Using quantitative content analysis and sentiment analysis based on three-level agenda-setting theory, this research examines national online media, Tempo.co, Tribunnews, and Republika (Indonesia), and Malaysiakini and Astro Awani (Malaysia)—from 2010 to 2022. Data were collected through web scraping of headlines and leads, followed by sentiment classification and word cloud visualization.Findings reveal three key patterns. First, negative tones dominate coverage, indicating strong issue salience at the first level of agenda setting. Second, media emphasize military and security approaches over cultural, educational, and economic aspects, reflecting second-level attribute prioritization. Third, there is a notable imbalance in coverage intensity, with Indonesian media producing significantly more border-related content than Malaysian media.These results contribute to understanding how online media operationalize agenda-setting in Southeast Asia and highlight the importance of promoting peace-oriented journalism in reporting international border disputes
Wisdom in the Digital Era: Bridging Human Rights, Indonesian Cyber Law, and Progressive Fiqh Nur, Iffatin; Hadisiswati, Indri; Fajarwati, Hiba; Fithriy, Haniefa Nuruddienil; Muhammad Diyaulhaq Rais
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p315-340

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Digital technologies have reconfigured the landscape of public discourse, religious expression, and civic participation, generating both democratic opportunities and profound ethical challenges. While existing legal frameworks seek to regulate harmful online behavior, law alone proves insufficient to cultivate responsible digital conduct. This article argues that wisdom (ḥikmah) constitutes a critical, yet under- explored, ethical capacity for navigating the digital public sphere. Employing a normative–philosophical legal methodology, this study integrates three normative traditions: international human rights law, Indonesia’s Electronic Information and Transactions Law (EIT Law/UU ITE), and Progressive Fiqh grounded in maqāṣid al-sharī’ah, maṣlaḥah, and istiḥsān. Through conceptual and comparative analysis, the article demonstrates how wisdom functions as a mediating moral rationality that harmonizes freedom of expression with human dignity and social responsibility. The findings propose a model of “digital wisdom” that shifts governance from reactive legal control toward anticipatory ethical responsibility. This framework contributes to contemporary debates on digital governance, Islamic legal theory, and human rights by offering a culturally grounded yet universally resonant model of ethical digital citizenship. Future studies are encouraged to empirically examine how wisdom-based ethical frameworks can be institutionalized through digital literacy education, judicial practice, and religious discourse in diverse socio-legal contexts
Ngupi Pai Culture in Coffee Shops: Media and Social Space in the Urban Society in Bandar Lampung Nurdin, Bartoven Vivit; Sari, Ifaty Fadliliana; Mathis Corbin; Ghanyy, Rafly; Ramandha, Wulan Suci; Turki, Syifaa Sabianova Addina
The Journal of Society and Media Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Social Transformation in the Digital Media Ecosystem
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p125-156

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This article examines the activity and cultural product of Ngupi Pai, a tradition of drinking coffee together within Lampung cultural heritage, which has experienced an expansion of meaning from a domestic activity commonly carried out at home (lamban) to one also conducted in public spaces such as coffee shops. This transformation occurs alongside the development of media, information technology, urbanization, and multicultural social environments in cities. This study employs a qualitative approach with data collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation in Bandar Lampung. Data analysis was conducted using triangulation, peer review, and member checking to ensure the validity and credibility of the findings. The results show that Ngupi Pai has shifted from private to broader public spaces, where drinking coffee is no longer limited to consumption but has become a social trend of gathering in coffee-serving venues. Drawing on Douglas’s beverage construction theory, drinking practices possess sociocultural dimensions that contribute to social bonding, identity construction, and symbolic meaning production. Coffee functions as a medium that creates egalitarian and communicative interaction spaces, positioning coffee shops as arenas for tolerance, inter-ethnic harmony, and informal social diplomacy. This transformation strengthens the adaptive nature of Ngupi Pai within contemporary urban sociocultural dynamics
Media Representations of Urban Poverty in Jakarta and Manila: A Comparative Sociological Study Srinarwati, Dwi Retnani; Susilo, Daniel; Maella, Nurannafi Farni Syam; Zaman, Akhmad Qomaru
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26740/jsm.v10n1.p224-242

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Urban poverty remains one of the most persistent social challenges in Southeast Asia, yet its portrayal in mainstream media often shapes public understanding and policy responses in unequal ways. While current scholarship acknowledges the media’s role in marginalization, there is a distinct lack of comparative research that details how divergent macro-level political economies produce specific, localized journalistic practices concerning the urban poor. This study addresses this gap by examining news and digital media in Jakarta and Manila, two megacities that embody contrasting trajectories of postcolonial urban development. Drawing on comparative sociological and critical discourse analyses, the research investigates narratives, visual framing, and thematic emphases across leading platforms between 2020 and 2025. Using mixed methods—including content analysis, interviews, and audience studies—the paper uncovers how journalistic practices produce different frames, ranging from moralized depictions of the poor as "responsible citizens" to structural critiques of inequality. Findings reveal that Jakarta’s media normalizes poverty through developmentalist frames, whereas Manila’s media emphasizes resilience. Ultimately, this paper moves beyond descriptive comparison to advance a theoretical framework for the 'mediatization of urban marginality.' The study contributes to the political economy of communication by theorizing how journalistic routines and local governance structures co-produce neoliberal subjectivities, transforming structural urban inequality into individual moral narratives.

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